The University of New England got three rushing and one receiving touchdown from Damien Jones in building a 40-14 lead on Saturday afternoon, before holding off Husson University 46-35 in the sixth annual Lobster Trap rivalry game and a Conference of New England football contest played at the Winkin Complex in Bangor.
Jones had scoring runs of 6, 60, and 27 while also adding a 30-yard receiving touchdown from Chris Lang. The Nor’Easters (2-5, 2-2 in Conference of New England) also intercepted Eagles quarterback Brody Gibson four times (two by Ben Cordoso), with George Villis taking one of those picks 32 yards to the endzone that made it 40-14 UNE with 10 minutes left in the third quarter. Husson did score three touchdowns in the fourth to make the final margin respectable, but simply ran out of time.
Jones rushed for a total of 149 yards on 13 attempts with the three touchdowns, while he ended up with two receptions for 29 yards and one score in the victory for UNE. Joseph Osanya and Cole McLaughlin were big defensively for the Nor’Easters. Osanya had 12 total tackles, while McLaughlin added 10 that included six solo, five tackles for a loss, and three sacks. Gibson needed to throw alot for Husson with his team down all afternoon on the scoreboard, as he went 35 for 55 passing for 327 yards with four touchdowns and four interceptions. Anthony Santacroce had 79 yards rushing (11 attempts), and Daniel Ruiz Cantu contributed 50 yards (18 carries) and a touchdown. Jacob Lenz reeled in six receptions for 56 yards and two touchdowns, while Brett Davis (9 receptions, 95 yards) and Aubrey Stewart (5 receptions, 99 yards) also chipped in a receiving touchdown each. JT Wright (9) and Cooper McNamara (8) led the Eagles in total tackles. AJ Oliver also recorded an interception for the only turnover forced. Husson falls to 2-5 (2-2 in the CNE). The victory by the Nor’Easters is the third straight in the Lobster Trap rivalry, after the Eagles had won the first three in the series. UNE plays at Nichols College, while Husson plays at Curry College next Saturday with both games at noon.
Photo of Damien Jones from a game earlier this season is from UNE Athletics
